2006 Scion XB Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,618miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Scion XB, 4% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,618 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was leaving the house, got in car, started engine, put my foot on the brake then put the gear shift into reverse and proceeded to pull out of garage when all of a sudden for no reason whatsoever the car just took off on its own too fast, while my foot was still on the brake, the car accelerated too quickly and I nearly crashed into the neighbor's garage door.”
NHTSA complaint #10627930, filed 2014-08, 97,135 miles“Accelerated (took off) while driving at highway speed (5 incidences)...originally I thought it was a problem with my aftermarket cruise control. I called dealership and reported that they should not recommend aftermarket cruise at the time...they claimed no other problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339408, filed 2010-06, 15,000 miles“Today, 3/19/10 at around 9:30 a.m. I was driving my 2006 toyota Scion home from the dentists office. Nearing the top of a hill my throttle stuck in the full position and the brake pedal failed to depress. I put the transmission in neutral, the engine revved at high speed, I returned the transmission to drive and the problem persisted. I repeated the gear change and the second time the engine and transmission respond properly. I called my local toyota dealer who offered no help unless I can repeat the problem. P.s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320971, filed 2010-03, 51,618 miles“In cold temperatures the brake pedal freezes and you can not push the pedal. The car does not respond. Seems to act in exactly the same way that the recall for the 2008-09 models!”
NHTSA complaint #10563746, filed 2014-02, 210,000 miles“Emergency stop depressed brake pedal looked in rear view to see vehicle driver behind not looking forward released brake pedal actual brake response delayed result low speed rear end collision with no major damage just scratches on rear bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10171043, filed 2006-10, 10,143 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 33% |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 5 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 13% |
| 2009 | 13 | 9% |
| 2008 | 39 | 12% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XB
148 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion XB
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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